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'As recycling requirements can be confusing, our focus is very much on educating beauty consumers on how easy it is to give their empties a second life with Sephora following three easy steps: clean it out, drop it off at a Sephora store, and then you’re done!' says Desta Raines, Sephora's sustainability lead.

How Sephora is Tackling Beauty's Packaging Challenges: Interview

To tackle the challenge, Sephora is leveraging take-back programs, refillables and launching a new Planet Aware label.

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Baralan featuring the latest innovative 3D techniques, iconic shapes, sophisticated finishes and versatile accessories

Baralan at Luxe Pack NY 2024 in a continuous dialogue among the company historical soul, industry trends and product innovations. New ideas for primary packaging: innovative 3D techniques, iconic shapes, sophisticated finishes and versatile accessories.

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Murad Launches Serum Refills to Reduce Packaging by 85%

The brand is committed to expanding its refillable options in 2024 and beyond, including plans to make all serums refillable in the near future.

The company's components feature USDA-certified plant-based material and upcycled bamboo, per Clement Packaging.

Clement Packaging Unveils Compostable Plant-based Solutions for Beauty and Personal Care

The packaging is manufactured at the company's 73,000-sq-ft factory in Southern China, which reportedly has an annual capacity of more than 50 million units.

The Dream Glass Atmospheric from FusionPKG, an Aptar Beauty company, features a capsule-/pill-shaped curvature ideal for prestige beauty applications, per the company.

Packaging Trend Tracker: Enhanced Experiences & Sustainability

From recyclable airless to monomaterial designs to ergonomic refillable concepts, new launches are delivering improved packaging experiences.

According to Valuates Reports, the global freeze-dried skin care market is projected to reach $540 million by 2029.

Unica Packaging Launches Powder-Mix Vial & Dropper for Freeze-Dried Skin Care

The Powder-Mix Vial & Dropper is an all-in-one packaging with separate powder and liquid chambers.

Arcade Beauty Unveils Sustainable Sampling, Refillables & Designs with Fewer Associated Emissions

Arcade Beauty recently unveiled sustainable packaging initiatives spanning what CEO Carl Allain calls "smart sampling and responsible full-size products.” These innovations mark milestones in its drive toward greater sustainability.

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Lumson's refillable jars, the perfect balance between ethic and aesthetics

For Lumson, redesigning, rethinking new refill systems is becoming more and more a priority, without overlooking technical, aesthetic and product protection functions.

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New Shatterproof And Highly Customizable PET Dropper Bottles For Prestige Beauty Brands

The Shatterproof, Customizable and Recyclable PET droppers that you have been waiting for.

'We are thrilled to introduce our fully paper airless dispenser Rebo Paper to the market,' said Guangyu He, CEO at Tianshi. 'At Tianshi, we believe that innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. With this dispenser, we aim to provide brands with a solution that not only meets their packaging needs but also contributes to a greener future.'

Tianshi's Refillable Rebo Paper Airless Boosts Sustainability & Product Protection

The manufacturer offers deco options such as hot foil stamping, high-definition printing, embossing and more, allowing for both bold designs and intricate detailing, per the company.

The stock is production-ready at HCT’s facility to accommodate orders in 2-3 weeks, including custom decoration, which supports quick launch schedules.

HCT's Speed Line Rapidly Delivers Recyclable Packaging at Low MOQs

To preserve components' recyclability, the Speed Line program only allows decoration processes like silkscreen, hot stamping, inkjet printing and HCT’s Inboss Technology.

The EcoBlu bottles feature EcoLogic's Eco-One biodegradability enhancer; per independent ASTM D5511 tests cited by Malibu C, packaging featuring Eco-One biodegrade by 60.6% in 388 days in biologically active landfills.

Malibu C Launches EcoBlu Traceable and Biodegradable PCR x Ocean Plastic Bottles in Partnership with EcoLogic, Repreve and Unifi

"Our mission at Malibu C is simple: to research, develop, and manufacture earth-friendly wellness products," said Loretta Mottram, CEO of Malibu C.

Brands can use the technology to design in large dimensions or create limited series to render products more collectible.

Baralan's GP3DPrint Democratizes 3D-printed Packaging

The 3D graphics are applied to Baralan's packaging using Stratasys' Polyjet technology. This printed material adheres strongly to the underlying glass packaging, ensuring integrity of design, Baralan has noted.

New turnkey services and expanding lab capacity are offering brands more responsive partnerships in beauty manufacturing.

Beauty Manufacturing Trend Tracker: April 2024

New labs, ingredient supply chain trends, expanded turnkey offerings, AI-driven quality assurance for lipsticks and more top our leading beauty manufacturing trends this month.

This month we highlight several ingredients launching at in-cosmetics Global across various beauty segments.

April INSIDER INSIGHTS: in-cosmetics Global 2024 Ingredient Launches + Packaging for Beauty + Skin Care Manufacturing Trends + Ingestibles

Skin care ingredient launches dominate in-cosmetics Global, sustainability leads packaging for beauty and skin care manufacturing trends.

The Euphoria 15/415 refill models, in combination with the refill set, consist of a larger capacity glass bottle and a unique refill accessory, offering consumers the possibility to easily and safely refill bottles once the product has been used up.

Berlin Packaging | Premi Industries' New Launches Make Refillable Beauty Easier

The Euphoria 15/415 refill models, in combination with the refill set, consist of a larger capacity glass bottle and a unique refill accessory, offering consumers the possibility to easily and safely refill bottles once the product has been used up.

Overall, lip makeup was a top performer in the prestige beauty category 2023, per Circana, spiking 31% year-over-year, or twice the rate of the overall category.

The Lip Boom: Beauty x Care

From lip oils and balms to plumping glosses and multifunctional sticks, innovation opportunities abound.

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Metal Mania at ICONS|ICS with New Collection of Metal Tip Packaging

Elevate your packaging with metal tip applicators & metal rollerballs. Explore ICONS|ICS’ metal-tip tube and wand range, including the newest shapes and styles providing cooling and massaging effects. Perfect for eye, lip, face and brow formulations.